Accelerating Operational Performance

Accelerating Operational Performance

Unique Training & Development

Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
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uniquedevelopment.com

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About This Podcast

The Accelerating Operational Performance podcast, hosted by leadership author and expert Greg Schinkel, is your destination for breakthrough strategies in manufacturing, supply chain, and operational leadership. Here, a diverse array of guests delivers a trifecta of value in every episode: accelerating projects, engaging teams, and enhancing leadership skills for a stress-reduced path to success.

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Recent Episodes

B2B Sales Strategy for Manufacturing Leaders: Stop Being a Commodity

Jun 08, 2026 32m

If you’re an operations leader with any responsibility for growth, sales isn’t someone else’s problem — it’s yours. In this episode of Accelerating Operational Performance, Greg Schinkel sits down…

Josh Post: What a Fractional COO Does For Organizations

May 25, 2026 29m

Most business owners have heard of a fractional CFO. Far fewer have heard of a fractional COO, and that might be exactly the role their business needs. In this episode of the Accelerating Operational…

Kevin Schinkel: Manufacturing Leadership Lessons From the Plant Floor

May 11, 2026 31m

Kevin Schinkel, President of Schinkel’s Legacy, joins Greg on the Accelerating Operational Performance podcast to share what 14 years on the plant floor taught him about leadership. From the Easter…

Nadia Dawe: Frontline Leadership Development That Builds Trust

Apr 27, 2026 28m

Nadia Dawe, a people, learning, culture, and operations leader with deep experience in transportation, transit, maintenance, safety, compliance, and frontline leadership, shares what she learned as…

Darcy Scott: Building High-Velocity Teams

Apr 13, 2026 33m

How do you transition from a “top-down” manager to a strategic leader who drives operational excellence? Greg sits down with industry veteran Darcy Scott to unpack over 30 years of experience in…

Jeff Gallant: How Leadership Drives Results

Mar 30, 2026 32m

Greg sits down with Jeff Gallant, an operations leader with over 30 years of experience driving transformation across some of Canada’s most recognized industrial organizations. Jeff has led…

Kandis Neth: Making Frontline Leadership Training Stick

Mar 16, 2026 31m

Discover how to turn frontline leadership training into lasting behavior change. Greg Schinkel and Kandis Neth share secrets to making operational learning stick.

Rick Richkowski: Scaling Operational Excellence

Mar 02, 2026 38m

In this episode, Rick Richkowski, VP of Operations at Arrow TruLine, shares leadership insights. He discusses scaling operational excellence through a situational problem-solving approach, the impact…

Rob Szabo: From Micromanagement to Open Book Management

Feb 17, 2026 41m

In this episode of the Accelerating Operational Performance Podcast, Greg sits down with entrepreneur Rob Szabo, owner of Palasad and Escapology, to talk about his journey of leadership growth. Rob…

Ted Bezner: How to Elevate Your Team with Frontline Leadership Training

Feb 02, 2026 33m

Greg is joined by Ted Bezner, instructor with Unique Training & Development and an expert in cross-cultural communication and frontline leadership development. Ted shares his journey into…

Steve Cohen: Building a Leadership Training Strategy That Works

Jan 19, 2026 41m

Greg Schinkel and Dr. Steve Cohen share how to build a leadership training strategy that drives real behavior change.

Plant Manager Effectiveness: 3 Tips for Better Results

Jan 05, 2026 8m

In this special edition of the Accelerating Operational Performance Podcast, Greg Schinkel shares critical insights gained from his recent manufacturing site visits in 2025. As we enter the new year,…

Accelerating Operational Performance Rewind: Leadership Lessons That Stick

Dec 22, 2025 17m

On this Accelerating Operational Performance Rewind, Greg Schinkel and Kirk Langford look back at some of the most impactful conversations from the podcast—episodes that resonated most with plant…

Michael Farrell: 5 Essential Operational Leadership Lessons

Dec 08, 2025 35m

Learn operational leadership lessons from Graphic Packaging EVP Michael Farrell. In this AOP podcast episode, Greg and Michael discuss accountability, breaking silos, and leading with authenticity to…

Employee Development Strategy: Stop Decision-Making Waste

Nov 24, 2025 8m

Are you spending thousands on training—forklift certifications, safety modules, and leadership seminars—only to see your "Professional Development" scores tank on the annual employee survey? You…

Beverly Beuermann-King: Workplace Stress and Resilience in Manufacturing

Nov 10, 2025 38m

The manufacturing workplace is full of pressure, but the real enemy isn't the busy schedule—it’s burnout and the invisible drain of workplace toxicity. In this episode, Greg sits down with certified…

Emily Nichols: Human Skills for Manufacturing Leaders

Oct 27, 2025 36m

Master the human skills—connection, communication, and creativity—and the leadership skills needed to bridge the skill gaps in manufacturing. In this episode, Greg sits down with the brilliant Emily…

Ed Holder: Building a Leadership Tapestry | Part 2

Oct 16, 2025 49m

In Part 2, Ed Holder continues his story, detailing his successful entry into federal politics, his time as a Federal Minister, and his eventual return home to serve as Mayor of London, Ontario.

Ed Holder: Building a Leadership Tapestry | Part 1

Oct 14, 2025 41m

In this first part of a powerful two-part interview, Greg sits down with Ed Holder to map his incredible career journey, which holds powerful lessons on resilience, service, and leadership in both…

Ysni Semsedini: The Journey of a People-Focused CEO

Sep 29, 2025 42m

Ysni Semsedini didn't wait for opportunities; he planned his ascent. The CEO of London Hydro joins Greg Schinkel to share his powerful journey from an electrical engineering student to a top…

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Accelerating Operational Performance has published 40 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.

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